Breaking onto the
scene, new pop/electronica collective, The Urban
State, are set to release their first single, ‘Don’t Say
A Word’ on June 7th taken from their upcoming debut album ‘Love
On Loop’ for release this summer.
‘Don’t Say a Word’, is electro/dance pop at its best. It’s soulful and squelchy when it counts, a celebration of the all-consuming need to get on the floor.
The single showcases the talents of singer, songwriter and founding member R-Jay, singer Miss Reprazent, and Producer Mix Master Matt, who’s worked with Leftfield, Finlay Quay, Boy George and System 7 just to name a few.
The Urban State is the brainchild of R-Jay, an East London based songwriter who wanted to bring together a collective of singers, songwriters and artists to create music & art that showcased the talents of all those involved and give air to their creativity in an environment where everyone has a voice.
With ‘Don’t Say a Word’ this trio of talent has crafted a sound that encapsulates the essence of urban bliss – captivating a pop/electronica tune for the modern listeners discerning ear. With shared influences including Justice, Fedde Le Grand, Calvin Harris, Example, Basement Jaxx and Daft Punk, the collective’s sound clearly reflects the thrill of dance-pop’s genre trashing and reaching for something fresh and different.
“I love the textures in the production of the song and how it has light & shade”, says R-Jay. “I like the contrast between my vocal and Miss Reprazent’s- without a doubt that girl can sing”.
Electronica, or pop, The Urban State is a band that oozes with experimentation with both production and vocal elements. Quirky, fun and highly original, The Urban State’s debut single ‘Don’t Say A Word’ brings a wave of feel-good just in time for the summer.
All three members are part of the rare chemistry that forms the signature The Urban State sound, which is equal parts sexy, conceptual, and honest.
This is only the start for The Urban State with another single set to be released in the coming weeks and the release of their album ‘Love On Loop’ this summer.
To listen to Urban State’s ‘Don’t Say a Word’: www.theurbanstate.com/music
The Web Surgery has just launched the new website for Mojo Mums Jobs – www.mojomumsjobs.co.uk
We were asked by Mojo Mums Jobs to create a website for their new recruitment business. The website is a new and exciting concept that helps to get mums back into the work place and in a role to suit their needs.
The Web Surgery team created a fully functional recruitment website with a content management system in place for members of staff to update the website when needed. The website is user friendly and allows mums to look through job vacancies by a variety of ways, from location to job type.
The services we provided for Mojo Mums Jobs were:
Website Build and Design
Recruitment Functionality
Search Functionality
Graphics
Upload
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Social Media
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Website Design for the Largest Golf Academy in Europe..
Brief
The Web Surgery were asked by the largest Golf Academy in Europe,
N1GOLF, to create a new website for them. The website needed to
appeal to golfers of all abilities and the highly experienced PGA
Qualified Golf Coaches.
Solution
We created a fully functional website with a content management
system in place for the PGA Golf Pros and appropriate members of
the team to be able to update the website when required. The
website now has more functionalities, is user friendly and has a
more innovative look and feel.
Website Address
www.n1golf.com
Services Provided
Website Build and Design
Search Functionality
Scrolling Images
Ecommerce Shop
Video
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Social Media
Poll
Testimonial
Thank you to everyone at The Web Surgery for creating us an
amazing website.
Declan Malone – CEO
Actress Tilly Blackwood has launched Audition Doctor, a new business start-up which provides coaching and tuition for drama school applicants, professional actors, corporate clients and individuals whose job requires effective communication.
Tilly took the pragmatic step to set up, Audition Doctor when she found herself struggling with a sudden lack of work. Having attended one of Britain’s best drama schools – The Guildhall School of Music and Drama – coupled with having worked with actors and directors who have exerted influence on not only the British but international stage, she was equipped with a body of knowledge few could boast of.
As an actress she has worked with the theatrical industry’s elite, from Sir Peter Hall and Max Stafford-Clark to Lindsay Posner and Simon Curtis. Her achingly funny performance as Helena in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ with Dawn French, prompted Jennifer Saunders to write her into ‘Absolutely Fabulous.’
Tilly’s current pool of clients are professionals from a range of spheres that includes journalists, architects and development directors from charitable organisations.
Audition Doctor – Coaching
Public Speaking for Business
Coaching sessions are tailored to the client’s exact needs. Held
at either the client’s home or offices, sessions focus on
overcoming any fear of public speaking, conveying the message and
engaging audiences in order to deliver a knockout presentation.
Professional
Actors
Coaching is focused on re-acquainting professional actors with
their strengths and working on their weaknesses. The text based
sessions and participants bring their own material for the
impending audition. Sessions are focused solely on igniting
confidence, but never losing sight of the main prize: securing
the job. Coaching sessions can be given on a one to one basis or
in groups of four to five people and last approximately three
hours.
Drama School applicants
One to one coaching consists of an introductory meeting to
discuss the student’s needs and requirements and work out a plan
and strategy up until drama school. All work is tailor made to
suit each student individual needs, so they can represent
themselves at their very best in front of an audition panel.
The aim is to give each student, not only their best fighting chance to secure tenure, but to begin a better understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses and how to work with them.
Courses
Tilly continues to hold coaching and tuition sessions for actors from the world renowned Actors Centre in Central London where she runs weekly Audition Masterclasses for professional actors, drama students and Acting Classes for beginners either on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
1.) Introduction to Acting – The Essential
Tools
2.) 121 Groups – Bespoke Acting Classes
3.) Introduction to Acting – An in-depth
approach
For further information and prices please go to www.auditiondoctor.co.uk
Testimonials:
“Tilly is a brilliant teacher if you want to lift any kind of
public performance to the highest level. She is a serious
motivator who is obsessed with detail and will not rest until she
has squeezed the absolute best out of you. I couldn’t recommend
her more highly for anyone working on their presenting
technique.”
Viv Groskop, Literary events host and BBC Radio 4
broadcaster (Any Questions, Woman’s Hour, Today).
“At the centre of any modern business is communication. From
experience, many failures occur when strategy and detail haven’t
been communicated effectively. To be a key person of influence-
both within the office and the wider industry- you need to be
able to sell your ideas, both one to one and to larger audiences.
I went to Tilly to work on the latter: how to argue in debates;
make speeches in big venues; give lectures at academic
institutions. The experience has been very valuable. As a writer,
i am used to constructing long sentences on the page, which
people get lost in when spoken. We made snappier lines, and
evolved a delivery of varied (rather than flat) intonation and as
an expression of personality- rhetoric in the old sense. I
recommend Tilly to anyone who wants to develop the communication
skills required for success in the complex and competitive,
contemporary world.”
Will Hunter, Deputy Editor, The Architectural
Review
The first job that Tilly helped me with was for a series for Canal + called BORGIA. Tilly changed my performance to match what television directors on a major international series would look for. This worked and I was cast by the Emmy award winning director, Dearbhla Walsh. Dearbhla was very impressed with my audition. However, this audition was all the work that Tilly had put into it with me and her technique helped me land the role. I would not of been able to do this without her.
The second job, was the Ridley Scott series, WORLD WITHOUT END. I
landed the part a second time in a row. Again, only with Tilly’s
help and technique.
Dan Cade, Actor
Website Design For Estate Agents
Brief
The Web Surgery were asked by Charles Banks to update and
redesign their current website.
Solution
The website was built using a content management system so that
the appropriate members of the team could update the website when
required. The design we created has more functionalities, is user
friendly and has a more innovative look and feel.
Website Address
www.charlesbanks.co.uk
Services Provided
Website Build and Design
Search Functionality
Scrolling Images
Get There
Street View
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Social Media
Testimonial
Just wanted to thank you for a job well done, the
website looks great. In a business world where a lack of
continuum is commonplace, it’s been heartening and a huge
relief to deal with someone who does what they say they’ll
do in a straightforward and pleasant manner. You have been
helpful throughout and always willing to explain the more
technical issues in ‘idiot speak’ for the ‘IT idiots’ like
me. We will be recommending you to anyone requiring help
with websites!
Simon Banks – CEO
Website Design for Mojo Mums Jobs
Brief
The Web Surgery were asked by Mojo Mums Jobs to create a website
for their new recruitment business. The website is a new and
exciting concept that helps to get mums back into the work place
and in a role to suit their needs.
Solution
We created a fully functional recruitment website with a content
management system in place for members of staff to update the
website when needed. The website is user friendly and allows mums
to look through job vacancies by a variety of ways, from location
to job type.
Website Address
www.mojomumsjobs.co.uk
Services Provided
Website Build and Design
Recruitment Functionality
Search Functionality
Graphics
Upload
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Social Media
Website Design, Branding & SEO
Brief
The Learning Partnership appointed The Web Surgery to design a
new website that which had more of an appeal to their customers.
Solution
We designed and developed a content managed website to allow
members of The Learning Partnership team to update the website
when they wished to do so.
Website Address
www.tlp.org
Services Provided
Website Design and Build
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Social Media
Video
Forum
Client Login Area
Testimonial
Thank you for all your help with creating the TLP website. We are
extremely happy with what has been delivered and highly
recommend The Web Surgery.
Fiona Sanders – Managing Director
Website Design, PR, Distribution, Marketing
Brief
The Urban State appointed The Web Surgery to design a website for
the launch of their first single.
Solution
We created a website which opens up with the bands latest video
and single playing. The website offers fans everything they need
from audio clips of the album, images, social media feeds and
videos.
Website Address
www.theurbanstate.com
Services Provided
Website Design
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Social Media
Video Introduction
Gallery
Audio Clips
Purchase Audio Online
Testimonial
Thank you everyone at The Web Surgery.
The Urban State
Website Design, Branding, SEO
Brief
The Dolls House wanted a new website that was more in keeping
with their salon and attracted more customers.
Solution
We Worked closely with The Dolls House to design and build an
elegant website to promote their services to a wider audience.
Website Address
www.thedollshouselondon.co.uk
Services Provided
Website Build and Design
Branding
Scrolling Images
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Social Media
Blog
Login
Testimonial
We would highly recommend The Web Surgery team, they have been
such a great help to our business over the past year and we will
continue to use their services for many more to come! They are
always very polite, professional, helpful and efficient. We
always feel like they give a great personal service and treat you
like a human being which is very important to us. Thank You so
much Grant and the team for your great work and help!
Cat Hawkes – Owner
Website Design
Brief
Ebooks Emporium wanted a website that is elegant, streamlined and
easy to navigate.
Solution
The Web Surgery designed and launched their new website to
attract authors to publish and sell high quality ebooks for all
download formats.
Website Address
www.ebooksemporium.com
Services Provided
Website Build and Design
Scrolling Images
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Social Media
Blog
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